Chicken is a staple of a balanced diet and is always a great choice when you're looking for a light, easy and quick meal. Even if you only have half an hour to spare, you can prepare a delicious dish.

The basic cuts of chicken and how to use them

• Breast: The whole breast of the chicken with bone and skin. It is white and low in fat. Ideal for baking in the oven, in the pan or in the pot.
• Breast fillet: The breast without bone and skin. The leanest part, rich in protein, suitable for snacks, risotto, stews and sauces.
• Chicken leg: It is divided into thigh and drumstick. Juicier and with more fat than the breast.
• Thigh fillet: The thigh without bone and skin. The most tender part of the chicken, suitable for any cooking.
• Drumstick: Characteristic baguette shape. Ideal for breading, baking in the oven or with sauce.
• Chicken wings: Favorite breaded, BBQ or stewed.
• Chicken breast: Rich in fat, ideal for broths, soups and stews.

Turkey

Turkey is a light and nutritious meat, rich in protein and low in fat, ideal for a healthy diet. Popular during the holidays, but can be eaten all year round.

Basic Turkey Cuts and Uses

• Turkey Breast: Lean and high in protein. Ideal for baking, grilling, schnitzel or salads.
• Turkey Leg: Juicier and tastier. Suitable for casserole, oven or casserole.
• Turkey fillet: Ideal for sandwiches, salads, stir-fry or homemade burgers.
• Turkey wings: Perfect for baking with BBQ sauces or in the oven.
• Neck and gizzard: Rich in collagen, suitable for broths and soups.

Turkey can be stuffed and baked whole for holiday tables, while it is an excellent alternative for light recipes instead of ground beef or pork.

Rabbit

Rabbit meat is lean, rich in protein and low in cholesterol. It has a tender texture and delicate flavor, which goes wonderfully with herbs and spices.

Cooking Methods

• Rabbit stew: Cooked with onions, wine, tomatoes and herbs.
• Roasted in the oven: With potatoes, vegetables and rosemary.
• In the pot: Lemon or wine with thyme and oregano.
• Grilled or in sauce: It becomes particularly tender and delicious.

Rabbit is an excellent choice for those looking for healthy meat with a distinctive flavor and can replace chicken or beef in many recipes.